knock-on effect

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Rising Treasury yields could cause financial conditions to tighten, which can have a knock-on effect on stocks, market strategists said.

From MarketWatch

They primarily affect weather in the Pacific but have a knock-on effect on temperatures worldwide.

From BBC

Donker warned of knock-on effects from the disruption, with further delays and cancellations possible in coming days.

From BBC

"Hospices across the country want to provide more care in the community but this year we've seen it cut back because of funding pressures. And that is having a knock-on effect in hospitals."

From BBC

The backlog also has a knock-on effect on prisons.

From BBC